In the middle of February, Texas A&M received a somewhat unexpected commitment from Birdville quarterback Tommy Dorman. While the Aggies have enjoyed an unprecedented run of early commitments, 19 by early March, Dorman's was one of the most surprising.

Dorman took in junior days at Texas, SMU and TCU with the Longhorns and Aggies emerging as his leaders.

However, one more trip to College Station helped Dorman decide to make an early pledge to the Aggies.